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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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